Jacoby Ellsbury and Mike Lowell will both make their second starts since returning from the disabled list when the Red Sox and Indians wrap up a four-game series at Fenway Park on Thursday night.
Ellsbury was 0-for-5 in his first home game since April 7 in Boston's 9-1 loss Wednesday night. Lowell had a two-run homer in his return the night before, fueling a 3-1 triumph.
The pair will be part of a lineup that will feature five left-handed bats against Cleveland rookie Josh Tomlin. The Red Sox used six of those against Indians righty Justin Masterson on Wednesday, but saw that group go a collective 3-for-19.
No Boston player has faced Tomlin, who is making just his third career start.
With Daisuke Matsuzaka on the mound, here is the complete Red Sox lineup:
1. Jacoby Ellsbury, CF
2. Marco Scutaro, SS
3. David Ortiz, DH
4. Victor Martinez, C
5. J.D. Drew, RF
6. Adrian Beltre, 3B
7. Mike Lowell, 1B
8. Ryan Kalish, LF
9. Bill Hall, 2B
